Music: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – “Robes”

Freddie Gibbs and Madlib recruit Odd Future alumni Domo Genesis and Earl Sweatshirt for this track off their joint release, Piñata. Over a jazz-infused beat the trio reflect on their inner determination to succeed.

Domo steals the show with his opening verse. There’s no time for self-doubt in these bars. It’s all about hard work and dedication to your craft.

“You ain’t sh*t if you ain’t never struggled – you gotta put in hard work before you flex your muscles”

“You ain’t gotta like my work, sh*t, respect my hustle”

“I was a solid heart and mind before I had the grind”

“Diamond in the rough, give it time – you’ll find your light and shine”

“I stopped caring how people see me and I’m lovin it… Say what you want, but know my ignorance is f*ckin’ bliss”